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Caccini, Hasse, Scarlatti: Haymarket Shares ’23 Season

The performance lineup features three mainstage operas; all three titles are rare and represent Chicago premieres.

Stephen RaskauskasMay 22, 2018

Watch cellist Andrea Casarrubios and pianist Ronaldo Rolim perform Schumann

Stephen RaskauskasMay 21, 2018

Ravinia revamps dining options with the help of Michelin-starred Levy Restaurants

Stephen RaskauskasMay 18, 2018

“I’m reclaiming my time” — Broadway’s Mykal Kilgore talks opera, activism, and singing for Congresswoman Maxine Waters

WFMT Hosts and Staff Share Their Favorite Poems

Keegan MorrisApril 1, 2020

April is National Poetry Month, so there's no better time to share, revisit, or discover wonderful poetry. Here are our picks.

Soothe Your Soul with the Chicago Harp Quartet [Video]

Keegan MorrisApril 1, 2020

There's nothing quite like harp music. Now more than ever, the Chicago Harp Quartet's lush, dulcet tones offer an opportunity to slow down, close your eyes, and take a deep breath.

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Wedding music from the movies for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Candice AgreeMay 17, 2018

We’re celebrating the nuptials of American actress Meghan Markle and Prince Henry (aka Harry) with wedding music from the movies.

Richard Gray, Chicago art dealer, philanthropist, and WFMT-WTTW trustee, dies at 89

Stephen RaskauskasMay 16, 2018

On May 16, Richard Gray, a longtime supporter and member of the Board of Trustees of WTTW and WFMT, died peacefully in his sleep at home in Chicago, where he was surrounded by family. WFMT’s music library is named for Mr. Gray and his wife of 65 years, Mary, who survives him along with their three children and five grandchildren. ...

Studs Terkel Spoke To the Greatest Musicians of His Time. Now You Can Hear Their Conversations Online.